The Industrial Revolution

 

New Jersey hosts nautural resources that were used in the early stages of the Industrial Revolution. The vast rivers, lakes, rich forests, and mountains filled with various metals were all harvested and sold to other poarts of the country and overseas. New Jersey is a prime location, and in the time of the thirteen colonies, was incredibly well situated for trade.

 

Appropriate for: Middle School/High School/Adult

Approx: 1 hour